Kavem Hodge's unbeaten 83 guides West Indies to 194/3 on Day 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Kavem Hodge scored an unbeaten 83, leading West Indies to 194/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Rain and bad light curtailed play to just 67 overs. Hodge, along with Shai Hope, forged an unbroken 88-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Pakistan struck early with Mohammad Abbas dismissing Brandon King and Amir Jangoo, while Abbas finished the day with figures of 2/44. West Indies captain Roston Chase chose to bat first after winning the toss, putting the team in a strong position despite a slow start.
- •West Indies reached 194/3 at stumps on Day 1
- •Kavem Hodge remained unbeaten on 83 runs
- •Rain limited play to just 67 overs
- •Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas took 2 wickets for 44 runs
- •West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and chose to bat
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — WI vs PAK 1st Test: Kavem Hodge's unbeaten 83 helps West Indies reach 194/3 against Pakistan on rain-hit Day 1
"Kavem Hodge scored an unbeaten 83, guiding West Indies to 194/3 on day one. Rain and bad light limited play to just 67 overs during the match. Mohammad Abbas took two early wickets for Pakistan, which struggled to contain runs. Hodge and Shai Hope built an unbroken 88-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Both teams entered the series at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings.
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